For more information, view our web site on Deck Images http://www.deckimages.com PRO GUIDE GLASS AND BALUSTER ALUMINUM RAILING SYSTEMS Coral Seas Bayfront Condominium Contents Ocean City, MD 1 Overview Pro Series Rail with Glass Panels 2 Baluster Aluminum Railing System 4 Glass Railing System 6 Stair Railing Systems 7 Stair Planning 8 Features and Accessories 9 System Evaluation 10 Baluster Aluminum Rail Installation 12 Glass Rail Installation 14 Stair Rail Installation 15 Frequently Asked Questions 17 Warranty Information Pro Series Railing Systems From enclosing decks to surrounding commercial balconies, Deck Images has a design and system to will meet your our Pro Series railings provide numerous advantages over needs—or weʼll work together to custom design the perfect traditional wood and metal railings. Adding that fi nishing railings to your specifi cations. Our dealer network is touch to both residential and commercial installations, Deck available to assist you. Images™ glass and baluster aluminum railings are made of durable aluminum with a long-lasting powder-coated fi nish Deck Images Pro Series railing systems come with standard to stay looking like new. We back that up with a 15-year surface mount 1-5/8" square posts and 2-1/2" square top limited warranty. We guarantee that your Deck Images glass stair posts. All of our posts are made from high-grade and aluminum railing system will continue looking great for extruded aluminum, off ering superior strength and years to come. performance. The stainless steel fasteners provided with your railing system will not rust and are color matched to Our easy to use connectors, in straight, 45° and 90° angles, provide an attractive fi nished look. Fasteners to secure securely fasten the rails and post together for a professional your railing to the deck surface are also available. fi nished appearance. All connector brackets feature a durable, powder-coated fi nish to match the railing. The powder-coated glass and baluster aluminum railings 45° Corner Post come in fi ve standard colors for a rich, elegant look that doesnʼt sacrifi ce safety or stability. 45o Clay Black White 90° Corner Post Green Taupe 90o 1 Baluster Aluminum Railing System All hardware pieces are available individually or in kits. Top Rail Profi le Baluster Panels • 36" and 42" heights • 12' and 24' lengths • Baluster Support Leg Kit sold separately BALUSTER HARDWARE KITS FOR 1-5/8" POSTS Baluster Center Kit Baluster Joiner Kit Baluster 45º Kit • Baluster post mount • Joiner top sleeve • 45º top sleeve • Two baluster bottom mounts • Two baluster bottom mounts • Two baluster 22.5º bottom mounts • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts to aluminum posts to aluminum posts 2 Aluminum 1-5/8" Post • 36" and 42" heights • 4"x4" base plate Baluster End Kit Baluster Finish Kit Baluster 90º Kit • Top mount • End cap • 90º top sleeve • Baluster post mount • Baluster post mount • Two baluster bottom mounts • Baluster bottom mount • Baluster bottom mount • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts to aluminum posts to aluminum posts 3 Glass Railing System All hardware pieces are available individually or in kits. Top Rail Profi le Aluminum Aluminum Glass Panel Rail 1-5/8" Post • 12' and 24' lengths • 36" and 42" heights • Glass Support Leg • 4"x4" base plate Kit sold separately GLASS HARDWARE KITS FOR 1-5/8" POSTS Glass Center Kit Glass Joiner Kit • Glass post mount • Joiner top sleeve • Two glass bottom receivers • Two glass bottom receivers • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts to aluminum posts Glass 45º Kit • 45º top sleeve • Two glass 22.5º bottom receivers • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts 4 1/4" Tempered Glass Panels • 36" and 42" rail heights • Custom lengths Glass End Kit Glass 90º Kit • Top mount • 90º top sleeve • Glass post mount • Two glass bottom receivers • Glass bottom receiver • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts to aluminum posts Glass Finish Kit Glass Mount Kit • End cap • Top mount • Glass post mount • Glass bottom mount • Glass bottom receiver • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts to aluminum posts 5 Stair Rail Systems BALUSTER ALUMINUM Top Rail Profi le Baluster Stair Panel Aluminum 2-1/2" Stair Post • 36" height • 12' and 18' lengths • 36" and 42" heights • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • 5"x5" base plate • Post cap sold separately BALUSTER STAIR HARDWARE KITS FOR 2-1/2" POSTS Baluster Stair Kit • Top mount down • Top mount up Baluster Down Stair Kit Baluster Mount Kit • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • Top mount down • Baluster bottom mount down • Top mount • Baluster bottom mount down • Baluster bottom mount up • Baluster bottom mount • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts to aluminum posts to aluminum posts GLASS GLASS STAIR HARDWARE KITS FOR 2-1/2" POSTS Glass Stair Kit • Top mount down Glass Down Stair Kit • Top mount up 2-1/2" Glass Receiver Kit • Top mount down • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • Top mount • Glass bottom mount up/down • Glass bottom mount up/down • Glass bottom receiver • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts to aluminum posts to aluminum posts 6 STAIR ANGLES RISE Baluster aluminum stair rail panels and Example 1 6" 61/4" 61/2" 63/4" 7" 71/4" 71/2" 73/4" 8" attachment connector kits are available Note: Do not 91/2" 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 include tread 93/4" 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 38 39 in three standard angles, 32°, 35° and Rise nosing in tread 10" 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 run calculation. 101/4" 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 37°, to fi t the most common stair Run 101/2" 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 36 37 3 angles. These stair rails accommodate Example 2 10 /4" 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 11" 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 angles +/- 1 degree. The chart shows 111/4" 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 1 Rise RUN 11 /2" 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 the correct angle for common stair 113/4" 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 12" 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 dimensions. Angles shown in the gray Run 121/4" 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 121/2" 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 area can be accommodated with our Example 3 123/4" 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 13" 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 standard stair rails. Custom angled Run 131/4" 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 railings and connectors can be ordered Rise Note: Do not 131/2" 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 include tread 133/4" 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 to meet most any need. 14" 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 nosing in tread run calculation. Standard Stair Angle 32, 35, 37 (+/- 1 Degree) BALUSTER STAIR HARDWARE KITS FOR 1-5/8" POSTS Baluster Stair Center Kit Baluster Stair Joiner Kit Baluster Stair Finish Kit • Stair mount plate • Stair joiner sleeve • End cap • Baluster bottom mount up • Baluster bottom mount up • Stair mount plate • Baluster bottom mount down • Baluster bottom mount down • Baluster bottom mount up • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • Required screws for • Required screws for • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts attachment to aluminum posts attachment to aluminum posts GLASS STAIR HARDWARE KITS FOR 1-5/8" POSTS Glass Stair Finish Kit Glass Stair Center Kit Glass Stair Joiner Kit • End cap • Stair mount plate • Stair joiner sleeve • Stair mount plate • Glass bottom mount up/down • Glass bottom mount up/down • Glass bottom mount up/down • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • 32º, 35º and 37º angles • Required screws for • Required screws for • Required screws for attachment to aluminum posts attachment to aluminum posts attachment to aluminum posts 7 Excelsior Grand, Minneapolis, MN Pro Series Aluminum Rail with Custom Railing Features and Accessories Deck Images™ off ers accessories to personalize any installation. Solar powered post lights attach to top of 2-1/2" square stair posts to accent and light the stairs. Our gate kits are available knockdown, with everything needed for easy assembly. Deck Images railing systems are IBC/IRC tested systems, designed in aluminum and powder coated to create a stylish appearance for years to come. Custom deck railing designs are available when Deck Images standard railing systems do not meet your unique needs. Solar Post Light Our extensive railing experience and talented team can provide design and planning expertise to fabricate your exact requirements. 8 System Evaluation 1. Deck Images railing products have been evaluated for 2. When Deck Images systems are assembled under the structural integrity by an independent laboratory through conditions described above, the railing meets the guardrail full-scale assembly testing. Deck Images 42" high Pro Series requirements of 1607.7.1 of the 2006 International Building railing system was evaluated with a total railing span of 144" Code (IBC). in a complete assembly.